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Former Alabama WR turning heads at Texans’ training camp two years after beating cancer

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It is a miracle just for him to play again, but for him to be dominating in training camp is special.

John Metchie III, a former Alabama football wide receiver, is focused on just football for the first time in three years.

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He was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but Metchie missed his rookie season because he was diagnosed with leukemia. He worked tirelessly to get healthy and last season, Metchie returned to the field to play 16 games — totaling 16 catches for 158 yards.